Local government leaders hardly ever garner the attention or acclaim held by federal or even state government leaders. The level … More
Author: Alex Reynolds
Felon Re-Enfranchisement: Balancing the Needs of Strong Law Enforcement and Fair Justice Systems
Too often, political issues are depicted as a choice between two extremes. If you support criminal justice reform, you’re soft … More
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Corporations and Fundamental Political Speech
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the political sphere. Today we examine Citizens United … More
From Cotton to Congress: The Remarkable Rise and Careers of the First Black Congressmen
As a congressional intern with a passion for U.S. history and virtually unrestricted access to the entirety of the U.S. … More
Take a Chance on Betting in the Bluegrass State
The Kentucky Derby is known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”. The mint juleps, derby hats, firework shows, … More
McConnell’s Long Game and the Fight for the Supreme Court
“Winners make policy and losers go home,” declares Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in his memoir, The Long Game. … More
To Build a Fair Justice System, End Monetary Bail
In the United States, one of our most sacred legal principles is being “innocent until proven guilty.” This principle establishes … More
The Bridge to Better Infrastructure
Over 2.2 million people across the three states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio are encompassed in what is known as … More